Webster's New World Dictionary of Quotations

Organized for quick reference and complete with contextual information, this book is the last word in quotations. With more than 20,000 entries attributed to people ranging from Socrates to Yogi Berra, Einstein to Erma Bombeck, philosophers to comedians, world leaders to sports figures, literary luminaries to common folk, Webster s New World Dictionary of Quotations has classics plus gems most people haven t heard before. Speakers and writers will find the perfect quotations to: Add pizazz to a speech Punch up a toast Add panache to writing Strengthen arguments Make an idea more credible and memorable Liven up conversations Drive home a point Check a half remembered line All the entries from one author are grouped together so it s easy to get an overview of his or her beliefs and style. There s a keyword index for finding pithy sayings on specific subjects. It s simple to use this rich resource as a reference, and it s tempting to browse through leisurely and savor the accumulated wit and wisdom of the ages. Webster s New World Dictionary of Quotations is an indispensable resource for writers, speakers, students, and anyone who gleans inspiration, enlightenment, or enjoyment from the insight of others. Webster s New World® is the name millions of people trust for language reference books. For decades the Webster s New World staff has maintained an extensive language tracking program and from it creates the finest dictionaries and language guides available. Webster s New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition with CD ROM The premier dictionary of American English and the official dictionary of the Associated Press, Webster s New World College Dictionary is now available in its Fourth Edition—revised and updated with over 5,000 new entries and a full color world atlas. A companion CD ROM with a bonus thesaurus provides convenient desktop accessibility. Webster s New WorldRoget s A Z Thesaurus Companion to the College Dictionary, Webster s New World Roget s A Z Thesaurus has more than 300,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related terms.